Cat Enrichment: Why it’s important and how you can enhance your feline’s life
While we all strive to give our furry friends the best lives possible, there are always ways to improve their happiness, physical health, mental health, and overall quality of life. Healthy and happy cats tend to have fewer behavioural issues, develop stronger...
Protecting your dog from ticks and fleas
With temperatures and grass growing, so does the risk of your pets getting ticks and fleas. These little pests carry and transmit diseases to your pets or cause other conditions like anemia or infection, which can lead to serious complications or death if left...
Brian and Nancy
In May, during Leave a Legacy Month, we're reflecting on the lasting imprint we can leave on our community to create a better world where animals thrive, free from cruelty. By including the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS), in their Wills, supporters Brian...
Honouring Heather White’s 42-year legacy of compassion and care for animals, children and the community
The Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Heather White Legacy Bursary, a tribute to Heather White as she embarks on a well-deserved retirement after an extraordinary 42 years of service to OMHS. Created in honour...
Fifty pets and counting: Teaching love through fostering
Recognizing the challenges faced by local animal shelters during the pandemic, Sandra Do Rego and her four children decided to open their hearts and home in 2020 to provide temporary care and love for animals in need. As a high school teacher for more than 20 years,...
Expert wildlife tips for spring
Spring is the busiest time of year for wildlife control professionals at Oakville & Milton Humane Society and Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control. As temperatures continue to rise, we’ll see an increase in the number of calls from residents experiencing a...Fostering love: Opening your home to shelter pets
Animal fosters play a crucial role in fulfilling the mission of the Oakville & Milton Humane Society. These volunteers selflessly open their homes and hearts to furry friends, making a positive difference in the lives of the pets and people who provide them care....Protected: commenting test
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Pawsome productivity: Pets at work
In today’s fast-paced work environments, finding ways to promote well-being and reduce stress is crucial. At the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS), we know that the benefits of having pets in the workplace are not far-fetched. In fact, multiple studies...
Ask the expert: Dog and cat Q&A
Just like humans, pets require a balanced and nutritious diet to thrive. Providing pets with the right nutrition from the beginning can lay the foundation for a long and healthy life. Emily Belsito, registered veterinarian technician from Oakville & Milton Humane...
